Author Archive

They say the older you get, the wiser you get. And let me be honest, if there’s one thing I do know now, it’s that everyone has a story to tell. Ok, they’re not always the most inspiring stories ever, but I truly believe that people always have an element of surprise in them; an ability to catch you off guard with something spectacular. Precisely this, is what triggered Sebastiaan Wubben to kickstart Blancolour and share these stories through intimate mini-workshops. (..more)

Last Friday I was invited to a somewhat secretive and peculiar office party. Normally, you end up at an opening or launch on a random Friday evening after work. The drinks are free, the music is a tad too loud (yet quite good!) and the people are… ‘interesting’. (..more)

In all the craziness of moving to a new studio and getting everything all ready for his latest solo expo on March 20th at Public, artist Daan Roukens caught a breath of fresh air and sat down with me for a coffee and a chat. And that’s exactly what we did; we talked about discipline, structure, balance and of course the magical neurotics of OCD. I couldn’t stop wondering, what drives Daan in his pursuit of art? (..more)

Think naked girls and neon lights. Now this initial thought might give you the wrong impression, but it’s what the new expo at Walls Gallery is packed with. Last weekend was the opening of Things Could Be Better, a duo show by Sander Dekker and ROYALSTEEZ. And it’s definitely one to check out on your afternoon off. (..more)

There are a few artists out there that everyone should know about, or at least have heard of at some point in time. And I don’t mean Picasso, Van Gogh or Warhol, but artists that are still alive and kicking. Take Banksy for example, Damien Hirst, Richard Serra and Shepard Fairey. But there is another name, also deriving from the scene of ‘street art’, which you should definitely get to know if you haven’t done so already. That name, is JR. (..more)

Fiber is back once again with yet another debut event. Being one of, if not the, most innovative platforms out there, they’re stretching the boundaries of what we ever thought was possible. It’s a serious task, which is definitely not a walk in the park anymore these days. But this time we’re talking about Coded Matter(s), an exploration into the effect of digital breakthroughs in art, design and music. It’s a new series meant to show visitors the endless possibilities that are provided for us thanks to a number of insanely intelligent digital wizards. Cool stuff! (..more)

In Amsterdam we’re spoiled with festivals. Every weekend there are at least five different events to choose from. Organisers are constantly trying to outdo one another and show how unique they are. It’s a world loaded with testosterone. The bigger the balls, the better the line-up, the better the location, the better the creativity. Not always true of course, at all actually. But it’s a nice step up to introduce you to a new duo, full femininity included: Eva & Kiria! (..more)

Summers are meant for sun, festivals, vacations and education. Yes, education. Not exactly what you were expecting. But hey, everyone loves something that's extraordinary. Strangelove is just that, extraordinary. A young advertising agency who build, communicate and accelerate brands and believe strongly in experimenting, learning and sharing. For this exact reason, they've come up with a great new initiative for ambitious students: Strangelove Summer Sessions. (..more)

Have you ever wondered what someone else's house looks like on the inside? Have you ever been insanely curious to find out what's inside your idol's fridge? With Breakfast in Bed we take a step behind closed doors with the inspiring people Amsterdam has on offer. A 3-minute film where we get to take a look behind the scenes. We join these people in their morning rituals and show you a slightly more personal side of life. We talk about their vision, their passion and the place they call home. (..more)

A little while back I was quite chuffed when I had the opportunity to interview Niels “Shoe” Meulman. Since then, he and his partner in crime Adele Renault have been keeping me up to speed about a lot of interesting stuff they’ve been getting up to. One of those being Unruly Gallery, their little expo space just around the corner from the Westerpark. (..more)